Supply Chain Business Mgr 4

The Global Operations Group brings information systems, facilities, supply chain, logistics, and high-volume manufacturing together to drive the engine of our global business operations. We help Lam deliver industry-leading solutions with speed and efficiency, while actively supporting the resilient and profitable growth of Lam's business. We have an exciting opportunity in the Cables commodity to support Lam's growth. This position is part of the Global Supply Chain Management (GSCM) organization. As a Supplier Business Manager, you play a vital role in managing critical Cables suppliers to ensure timely deliveries of parts to Lam Factories and Remote Factories.

Responsibilities

Define metrics and monitor supplier performance against established scorecards and expectations to ensure continuous supplier improvement and sustainability; Regularly evaluate performance benchmarks, and the risks associated with the preferred supply base selection; Continuously work on process improvement to deploy & develop best known methods related to procurement, inventory control (e.g., JIT, Kanban, min/max, consignment) & manufacturing strategies, at times in partnership with Strategic Commodity Managers; Motivate and drive the improvement of the suppliers’ manufacturing processes to ensure product quality, cost, and on-time-delivery; Have knowledge of supply chain management business processes and proper governance controls for factory management; Establish goals with supplier to ensure material delivery meets forecasted demand; Represent supplier business management on a cross-functional commodity teams that focuses on supply challenges, and to ensure internal/external customer needs are satisfied; Maintain current knowledge on relevant trends by personal contact, industry reports, trade journals, etc.; Work with engineering and the supplier to resolve complex problems to ensure on time delivery of critical material to support customer and company requirements; Develop presentations, white papers, and process flow charts to support continuous process improvement projects; Work with suppliers to monitor product costs preventing negative PPV and supporting cost reduction efforts

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in engineering, supply chain management, or applied sciences with 8 years of experience; or 6 years and a Master's degree; or a Ph.D with 3 years; At least 5 years of working in the Semiconductor Equipment Industry Experience, working with global suppliers; Familiarity with semiconductors, electrical equipment, or high-technology supply chain management practices, standards, and organizations; Strong business acumen, verbal and written communication skills, and ability to communicate effectively with various levels and roles throughout the organization; Proven experience of strong analytical and problem-solving skills with history of successful resolution; Result-driven self-starter possessing strong interpersonal skills with a strong focus on supporting customers; Ability to multitask in a fast-paced environment, adapt to changing priorities and work independently in a close-knit team setting

Benefits

Comprehensive set of outstanding benefits